Strategic Partnerships

Collaborative initiatives strengthening the JCC movement

5 Active Partnerships
Total Partnership Funding
Aggregate funding across all strategic partnerships

Total Committed

$2645M

Funding Secured

$260M

Funding Progress

10%

Partnership Timeline
Key milestones and deliverables across all partnerships
RootOne Israel ExperienceCompleted

Phase 1 Launch - 15 Pilot JCCs

Initial rollout to 15 flagship JCCs with established Israel programming infrastructure

Jun 2024

$30M

Deliverables:

  • 15 JCCs onboarded
  • 2,500 participants in Year 1
  • Staff training completed
  • Marketing materials distributed
RootOne Israel ExperienceCompleted

National Expansion - 85 JCCs

Full movement-wide expansion reaching 85 participating JCCs across all regions

Jan 2025

$50M

Deliverables:

  • 85 JCC partnerships established
  • Regional coordinator network launched
  • 10,000 annual participants
  • Alumni engagement program piloted
Marcus Foundation Early Childhood InitiativeCompleted

Teacher Retention Bonus Program Launch

Implementation of retention bonuses for 1,000 ECE teachers across 50 JCCs

Sep 2025

$12M

Deliverables:

  • 1,000 teachers receiving bonuses
  • 50 JCC partnerships
  • Retention tracking system implemented
  • Baseline turnover data collected
Leading Edge Executive DevelopmentCompleted

Executive Leadership Cohort 1

Launch inaugural executive leadership development cohort (50 participants)

Nov 2025

$3M

Deliverables:

  • 50 executives enrolled
  • Curriculum finalized
  • Mentorship pairings established
  • Quarterly convenings scheduled
Operation Summer Camp ExpansionIn Progress

Camp Staff Training Program Launch

Comprehensive training program for 1,200 camp counselors and specialists

Jun 2026

$5M

Deliverables:

  • Training curriculum developed
  • 400 counselors trained in Year 1
  • Online learning platform launched
  • Regional training centers established
RootOne Israel ExperienceIn Progress

Mid-Program Evaluation

Comprehensive impact assessment measuring Jewish identity outcomes and engagement metrics

Jun 2026

Deliverables:

  • Participant surveys (n=5000)
  • Longitudinal engagement tracking
  • JCC partnership satisfaction assessment
  • Program refinement recommendations
Leading Edge Executive DevelopmentIn Progress

Board Governance Training Rollout

Comprehensive board governance training for 40 JCC boards

Sep 2026

$2M

Deliverables:

  • 40 boards participating
  • Governance assessment tools
  • Board retreat facilitation
  • Best practices toolkit
Marcus Foundation Early Childhood InitiativeIn Progress

Wage Parity Initiative - Phase 1

Achieve public school wage parity for lead teachers in 25% of participating JCCs

Jan 2027

$25M

Deliverables:

  • 30 JCCs achieving wage parity
  • Salary benchmarking completed
  • Union negotiations supported
  • Compensation framework published
Leading Edge Executive DevelopmentUpcoming

Succession Planning Support

Provide succession planning consulting for 25 JCC leadership transitions

Mar 2027

$4M

Deliverables:

  • 25 JCCs receiving support
  • Succession playbook developed
  • Interim leadership resources
  • Transition coaching provided
JCamps Teen Engagement NetworkUpcoming

Partnership Planning & Design

Collaborative design process with 20 pilot JCCs to develop integrated model

Jun 2027

$2M

Deliverables:

  • 20 pilot JCCs selected
  • Program model finalized
  • Staff hiring guidelines
  • Integration framework published
Operation Summer Camp ExpansionUpcoming

Scholarship Fund Distribution

Distribute $8M in camp scholarships to underserved families

Jul 2027

$8M

Deliverables:

  • 2,000 scholarships awarded
  • Need-based application system
  • Family engagement tracking
  • Scholarship impact assessment
JCamps Teen Engagement NetworkUpcoming

Teen Director Network Launch

Establish dedicated teen directors in 30 participating JCCs

Jan 2028

$5M

Deliverables:

  • 30 teen directors hired
  • Professional development program
  • Regional peer networks
  • Teen advisory boards established
Operation Summer Camp ExpansionUpcoming

Facility Improvement Grants

Capital improvement grants for 25 JCC camp facilities

Mar 2028

$12M

Deliverables:

  • 25 camps receiving grants
  • Facility assessments completed
  • Safety upgrades implemented
  • Environmental sustainability features
Marcus Foundation Early Childhood InitiativeUpcoming

Jewish ECE Credential Program Launch

Launch movement-wide Jewish early childhood education professional credential

Jun 2028

$8M

Deliverables:

  • Curriculum development completed
  • 200 teachers enrolled in pilot
  • University partnerships established
  • Credential standards published
Leading Edge Executive DevelopmentUpcoming

Executive Turnover Reduction Goal

Reduce JCC executive turnover from 22% to 12% through comprehensive support

Aug 2028

$3M

Deliverables:

  • Executive turnover at 12%
  • 150 leaders trained
  • 40 boards strengthened
  • 25 successful transitions supported
RootOne Israel ExperienceUpcoming

45K Participant Milestone

Achievement of cumulative 45,000 participant goal marking program success

Dec 2028

$170M remaining

Deliverables:

  • 45,000 total participants served
  • 67% post-trip engagement rate achieved
  • 85 JCC partnerships sustained
  • Alumni network of 30,000+ established
JCamps Teen Engagement NetworkUpcoming

Year-Round Programming Rollout

Launch integrated year-round teen engagement programs in 55 JCCs

Jun 2029

$8M

Deliverables:

  • 55 JCCs with full programming
  • Monthly engagement activities
  • Leadership training curriculum
  • Parent engagement component
Operation Summer Camp ExpansionUpcoming

ACA Accreditation Achievement

15 JCC camps achieve American Camp Association accreditation

Dec 2029

$10M

Deliverables:

  • 15 camps ACA accredited
  • 18,000 additional campers served
  • Quality standards met
  • Staff-to-camper ratios optimized
Marcus Foundation Early Childhood InitiativeUpcoming

Teacher Shortage Reduction Goal

Reduce ECE teacher shortage from 18% to under 5% across JCC movement

Jun 2030

$30M

Deliverables:

  • Teacher shortage under 5%
  • 2,500 teachers in retention program
  • 50% of JCCs at wage parity
  • 1,200 teachers credentialed
JCamps Teen Engagement NetworkUpcoming

12K Teen Engagement Goal

Achieve 12,000 teens in sustained year-round engagement programs

Dec 2030

$3M

Deliverables:

  • 12,000 teens engaged
  • 800 teen leaders trained
  • 55 JCC partnerships active
  • Camp-JCC integration model proven
Marcus Foundation Early Childhood Initiative
Marcus Foundation
Active

Major philanthropic partnership addressing the 18% ECE teacher shortage crisis. Comprehensive program including teacher recruitment, retention bonuses, professional development, and wage parity initiatives to strengthen early childhood education across the JCC movement.

Total Funding

$75M

Secured60%

JCCs Involved

120

25,000 participants impacted

Key Outcomes

  • Reduce teacher shortage from 18% to under 5%
  • Wage parity with public school teachers in 50% of JCCs
  • 2,500 teachers receiving retention bonuses
RootOne Israel Experience
RootOne
Active

Transformative Israel experience program providing subsidized trips for young adults aged 18-26. Partnership aims to strengthen Jewish identity and Israel connection through immersive 10-day journeys combining education, culture, and community building.

Total Funding

$250M over 5 years

Secured7%

JCCs Involved

85

45,000 participants impacted

Key Outcomes

  • 45,000 young adults experiencing Israel by 2028
  • 67% increase in Jewish engagement post-trip
  • Partnership with 85 JCCs nationwide
Leading Edge Executive Development
Leading Edge
Active

Capacity-building partnership focused on JCC executive leadership development, board governance, and organizational excellence. Program addresses talent retention challenges through mentorship, professional development, and succession planning support.

Total Funding

$12M

Secured67%

JCCs Involved

60

850 participants impacted

Key Outcomes

  • Executive leadership cohort program (150 participants)
  • Board governance training for 40 JCCs
  • Succession planning support for 25 JCC transitions
Operation Summer Camp Expansion
Foundation for Jewish Camp
Active

Strategic initiative to expand JCC summer camp capacity and quality. Partnership focuses on staff training, facility improvements, scholarship funding, and innovative programming to serve more families and strengthen Jewish identity formation during critical summer months.

Total Funding

$35M

Secured63%

JCCs Involved

95

18,000 participants impacted

Key Outcomes

  • 18,000 additional campers served annually
  • Camp staff training program reaching 1,200 counselors
  • $8M in scholarship funding distributed
JCamps Teen Engagement Network
JCamps180
Planning

Innovative partnership creating year-round teen engagement ecosystem connecting JCC programming with transformative summer experiences. Focus on leadership development, Jewish identity, and community building for teens aged 13-17 through integrated programming model.

Total Funding

$18M

Secured28%

JCCs Involved

55

12,000 participants impacted

Key Outcomes

  • 12,000 teens in year-round engagement programs
  • Leadership training for 800 teen participants
  • Integration of JCC and camp programming models